6 Weeks Old!

I can't believe Micah is already 6 weeks old!  It's so crazy, he's growing up to quick! :)  He's getting so big so fast.  We've had a really good week.  I figured out that Micah doesn't do well with dairy products, when I consume my normal amounts, he gets really cranky and spits up a lot.  It's been hard adjusting to a life without tons of dairy, but I'm doing it.  I actually even went a few days without any dairy!  And the difference between the cranky, spitting up baby to the super happy baby made me realize dairy isn't so important.  I've now figured out that he can handle small amounts of dairy, I can have one dairy item a day and he'll still be fine...so one thing of yogurt, or one small cup of milk.  I tend to do the yogurt because it's to hard for me to stop with only one small cup of milk.
We had our first trip to the dog play area in our apartment complex, and Micah really enjoyed it..

He always looks so serious in his pictures, but he really isn't like that all the time.  I just don't think he likes the flash on the camera.

This weekend I did the dreaded post baby clothes shopping, it did not go well.  I weigh 25 pounds less then I did before I got pregnant, yet the same size pants I wore before were too tight.  It was frustrating.  I eventually jound some jeans, but it was hard.  My weight has moved so much, my arms are skinnier, and for the first time in my life jeans fit my thighs and butt, but are too tight in my stomach.  I know thats baby belly, but it's frustrating.  But so worth it for him..

He's starting to be able to focus his eyes a lot better now, which is fun.  He really loves to stare at Chester, he is fascinated by him.

What I'm most excited about 6 weeks is I'm still breastfeeding!  In the very beginning, I decided I  needed a goal, because at times it hurt really bad and I just wanted to give up.  Formula sounded so much easier, but I told myself that my goal was 6 weeks, that I could do it for 6 weeks at least.  And I did it!!  He's had formula a few times, but that's only when we had to supplement.  Pumping is definately a lifesaver!  Even with a hooter-hider, I'm not comfortable breastfeeding in public, but pumping makes it so we can go out and I don't have to worry about that.  And I'm so proud I accomplished it, because I know it's best for this little guy.

Now the new goal is 6 months.
And finish up with more cute pictures....Micah with his favorite buddy Chester..

And my super big boy..